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hdcup_mod (hdcup_mod) wrote in hd_worldcup,
@ 2008-05-04 18:09:00

Entry tags:

fic, prompt: the hermit, r, round i, team ewe

To the Sheer Love of Madness - Team EWE
Title: To the Sheer Love of Madness
Team: Epilogue, What Epilogue?
Author: winnett
Prompt: The Hermit
Wordcount: 23,000
Rating: R
Warnings: None
Summary: Voldemort was gone. The Death Eaters were gone. Unfortunately, Harry Potter's mind was gone as well.
Author's Note: The Hermit signifies that each person must find his own way and own truth, governing the search for self and identity. Thanks so much to my betas and Team EWE!

To the Sheer Love of Madness

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1. Is the author/artist true to their team? Yes/No vote ("yes" is worth 2 points, "no" is worth 0)

2. How well did the author/artist use their Prompt? 1 to 9 (1 being the least)

3. How much did you like this story/art overall? 1 to 9 (1 being the least)

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	rubytuesday5681 2008-05-04 07:02 pm UTC (link)
	this is really good. i like this a lot. i like your characterization of draco as "the dissident". letting the reader see teddy's impression of him in that role really helps us understand draco's public identity as a reclusive rebel. that device works well. (Reply to this)

lilithilien
2008-05-04 11:11 pm UTC (link)

Wow! What an amazing world you've created here! The notion of patricide is so powerful and fits the HP canon so well, but I've never seen this kind of twist on it. I thought this was absolutely brilliant. This twisted post-war world where these unlikely allies have come together grabbed me from the start.

I loved the characterisations as well. Both Luna's and Pansy's reactions to seeing Draco for the first time were some of my favourite moments. Your Draco was perfect, suspicious, haughty, and so determined. And Harry's shifting moods just broke my heart. Those sudden turnarounds are shattering, and you captured it so well here.

And your language and imagery are so clever and unique. Wonderful dialogue/discussions and some incredible lines. And I know I'll keep the image of Harry squealing like a frying sausage in my head for a long time!

Fantastic story! One of my favourites of the whole competition!

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	fandomlurker 2008-05-05 02:19 am UTC (link)
	I really enjoyed this. Poor Harry, to be the cause of his friends' deaths. But my favorite part was Teddy saying he would take care of Harry. Just love that relationship. And such a melancholy ending. (Reply to this)